Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme

Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme, launched in 1998 by the Indian government, offers flexible credit to farmers. Apply through your bank or financial institution.

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Loan Amount: Farmers can avail of loans up to Rs. 3 lakhs to meet their financial needs, supporting agricultural activities.

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Card Validity and Review: The Kisan Credit Card is valid for 5 years with an annual review to ensure continued eligibility and creditworthiness.

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Insurance Coverage: Offers insurance up to Rs. 50,000 for permanent disability/death and up to Rs. 25,000 for other risks, ensuring a safety net.

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Benefits

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No Collateral Required: For loans up to Rs. 1.60 lakhs, farmers do not need to provide collateral, making credit more accessible.

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Affordable and Incentivized Rates: Offers a 7% interest rate with an additional 3% subvention for timely repayments, reducing the effective rate to 4%.

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Drawbacks

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Application Process

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Step 3: Fill in the required details accurately, providing the necessary information about your agricultural activities and financial needs.

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Step 5: Submit the completed application form along with the documents to the bank or financial institution.

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The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme provides farmers with easy, affordable credit, insurance, and an ATM-enabled RuPay Card, boosting their financial well-being and livelihoods.

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To learn more about Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme, click the link below .

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Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme

Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme, launched in 1998 by the Indian government, offers flexible credit to farmers. Apply through your bank or financial institution.

Scheme Overview

Loan Amount: Farmers can avail of loans up to Rs. 3 lakhs to meet their financial needs, supporting agricultural activities.

Features

No Collateral for Smaller Loans: For loans up to Rs. 1.60 lakhs, no collateral is required, easing the burden on farmers.

Card Validity and Review: The Kisan Credit Card is valid for 5 years with an annual review to ensure continued eligibility and creditworthiness.

ATM-enabled RuPay Card: The KCC comes with an ATM-enabled RuPay Card, providing farmers with convenient access to their funds.

Insurance Coverage: Offers insurance up to Rs. 50,000 for permanent disability/death and up to Rs. 25,000 for other risks, ensuring a safety net.

Interest Subvention: Farmers who repay on time receive an additional 3% interest subvention, reducing the effective interest rate to 4% per annum.

Benefits

Comprehensive Coverage: Credit can be used for crop cultivation, post-harvest expenses, marketing loans, household needs, farm maintenance, and allied activities.

No Collateral Required: For loans up to Rs. 1.60 lakhs, farmers do not need to provide collateral, making credit more accessible.

Accessible Credit: Ensures timely and adequate credit for farmers, allowing them to meet various agricultural and allied needs efficiently.

Affordable and Incentivized Rates: Offers a 7% interest rate with an additional 3% subvention for timely repayments, reducing the effective rate to 4%.

Drawbacks

While beneficial for many, the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme may not be useful for those not engaged in agriculture, allied activities, non-farming, animal husbandry, or fisheries.

Application Process

Step 1: Visit the website or branch of the bank or financial institution offering the KCC scheme.

Step 2: Obtain the Kisan Credit Card application form.

Step 3: Fill in the required details accurately, providing the necessary information about your agricultural activities and financial needs.

Step 4: Attach the required documents, such as proof of identity, proof of address and land documents.

Step 5: Submit the completed application form along with the documents to the bank or financial institution.

Step 6: The bank or financial institution will process the application and issue the Kisan Credit Card within 14 days.

The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme provides farmers with easy, affordable credit, insurance, and an ATM-enabled RuPay Card, boosting their financial well-being and livelihoods.

Conclusion

To learn more about Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme, click the link below .